You might have seen the new images from Gaza - children waking up in filthy floodwater. And maybe, like us, you’ve wondered what on earth we can still do. But something has changed: Israel’s government is weakened, Trump is distancing himself, and the world is finding this harder and harder to bear. This could be the moment European and Arab leaders finally force Israel to let urgent medical and humanitarian aid into Gaza. Let’s give them every reason to act: The rain came in the middle of the night. Across Gaza, parents woke to water pouring into their tents, soaking their children's mattresses, blankets, and the few belongings they had saved from the war. More than half a million children face winter without safe shelter. And the cruelest part? Much of this suffering could be prevented, as Israel is blocking life-saving aid, aid groups and the materials families need to build safe homes. You've seen the images. And maybe, like us, you've wondered what on earth we can still do. But something has changed. Israel's government is weakened after the elections, Trump is distancing himself, and the images from Gaza are impossible to ignore. For the first time in a long while, there may be a real opening to get Israel to ease these restrictions. The UK, Egypt, Qatar and other governments are already calling for these restrictions to be lifted. If enough of us speak up now, we can push them to act together and use their influence with Israel to finally to allow life saving aid into Gaza.

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You might have seen the new images from Gaza - children waking up in filthy floodwater. And maybe, like us, you’ve wondered what on earth we can still do. But something has changed: Israel’s government is weakened, Trump is distancing himself, and the world is finding this harder and harder to bear. This could be the moment European and Arab leaders finally force Israel to let urgent medical and humanitarian aid into Gaza. Let’s give them every reason to act:
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Dear friends across the world,
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The rain came in the middle of the night. Across Gaza, parents woke to water pouring into their tents, soaking their children's mattresses, blankets, and the few belongings they had saved from the war.
More than half a million children face winter without safe shelter. And the cruelest part? Much of this suffering could be prevented, as Israel is blocking life-saving aid, aid groups and the materials families need to build safe homes.
You've seen the images. And maybe, like us, you've wondered what on earth we can still do.
But something has changed. Israel's government is weakened after the elections, Trump is distancing himself, and the images from Gaza are impossible to ignore. For the first time in a long while, there may be a real opening to get Israel to ease these restrictions.
The UK, Egypt, Qatar and other governments are already calling for these restrictions to be lifted. If enough of us speak up now, we can push them to act together and use their influence with Israel to finally to allow life saving aid into Gaza.
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European and Arab governments have already demanded greater humanitarian access, they know what needs to happen. What is missing is the determination. Together, we can build it.
While we can't stop the rain, we can help stop children from having to sleep on sodden mattresses.
More tents won’t be enough. Families need somewhere safe and dry to sleep, clean water, working sanitation, and the materials and equipment to begin rebuilding their lives.
We've seen what happens when the world looks away from Palestine. We cannot let that happen again. Even when change feels impossible, we have to keep speaking up, keep pushing, and seize every chance to make a difference. Especially now, when there may finally be an opening.
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Please add your name. I know we've asked you before, but this is not the moment to give up.
With hope and determination,
Marie, Dina, Harriet, Julian, Lilian from the Avaaz team
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